Parks and green spaces

When you can fish

You can fish during daylight hours, dawn to dusk, during the open season. The open season ends on 13 March 2018 and will reopen on the 13 June 2018.

Licences and permits

Rod licence

To fish anywhere you’ll need an Environment Agency rod licence. You must fish in line with the agency's regulations. Spot checks for licences are carried out and you’ll need to show your rod licence if asked.

Fishing permit

This costs £6.

You’ll need to supply a passport standard photograph, proof of address and a current Environmental Agency rod licence.